Grant Went to the Sunday show, got what I expected, not necessarily what I hoped. It is an expensive and logistically complex endeavor to bring a large rock production to a far away place and it usually requires air freighting in tremendous amounts of gear and now with a venue in this size range it makes it more feasible for many cool and not-so-cool bands come your way. Also, I think it is awesome that there is an arena now that is in the size range that will attract more bands and more music to Auckland. I know this because that is all we ever say whenever we travel to your wonderful country. It may also be interesting to note that this is the first time I have ever commented on a concert review in a public forum and that the reason I am doing so is because I am hoping that my comments will have a positive impact on something that can and should be dealt with regarding the Vector Arena.įirst, I would like to preface by saying that all of "us" that includes the Chili Peppers band and crew, absolutely love New Zealand! We love the people, the beauty, the attitude and how it feels to be surrounded by and in such a wonderful place. Additionally, over the years I have mixed other bands including Rage Against the Machine, The Offspring, Blink 182, The Foo Fighters and many more. I was stoked that he had the last say-something he doesn't do at all, I'm told!ĭave Rat Hello hello, my name is Dave Rat, I have worked for the Red Hot Chili Peppers as their sound engineer for 17 years now and mixed nearly every show for them during that time frame. Anthony was his usual acrobatic self, John & Flea were great and Chad was awesome. However, I was sorely disappointed that they didn't play Under The Bridge. I loved the instrumentals and that solo by John was awesome. A little bit disppointed overall (money wise) but I will go every time that they come down this way. The rest of the band are top-notch musicians with fantastic chemistry.My friends and I sang and danced like crazy people the whole way through - loved, loved, loved it! The slippery floor was definitely an issue though.Ĭhantal I was so glad when the Chili's came on, because the opening act were absolute crap! The lighting and graphics weren't a patch on the By The Way Brisbane show. Nothing wrong with Anthony Kiedis' performance in my opinion - it was energetic as hell, especially in Give it Away Now. It was on a smaller scale than U2 but way more funky. Perhaps the MTV generation isn't comfortable with the live concert concept? Was seated one row from the back in the middle and didn't understand a word anyone said on stage and the drumming I saw was out of time with the drumming I heard but hey, was excited to be there.Rat, I bet you say that to all the countries you go to :)Įnthralled The best concert I've been to, hands down. Har Mar Superstar was hilarious, loved him too. From start to finish, what a privilege to witness a band on top of their game. For 20 years of sold out singles these musical madmen have still got it. I personally think it's those extras that make a live show. John's solo, Chads beats and the 15min jamming session was just mind blowing. When Flea came out with the trumpet, that just demonstrated such multi faceted talent. For such a diverse band I would expect a more diverse audience. There has to be a time when the band allows itself to grow even if that means pulling away from greats like "Under the Bridge". The majority of these three or four songs were hits 5-10 years ago with most of the band members having not being present when they were released. It disappoints me to hear so many "fans" complain about the lack of "well known" songs they did not play. However I know others that didn't have this problem, because they were sitting closer to the stage.Ĭlaire Just to add a bit of positive feedback into the works.The Chilli's Saturday night show was fantastic, despite the inept bar staff at the arena. The arena was great, but sound wise it was pretty awful. We had a great time, but from where we were sitting (at the back near the top - not great seats as we couldn't see (should have taken binoculars) we couldn't hear Anthony sing at all. I am pleased that the sound engineer from the Chili's have agreed with what my friends and I experienced at the concert. The sound engineer for the band sent in a Your Views comment (see below). We asked your thoughts on the show and the venue. Reviewer Rebecca Barry said of the Chilis concert at the Vector Arena: "The Chilis can still leave a red-hot impression, even if the fire has burned out for one of them."
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